Sorry, should have explained... a size 16 darner is nothing like what we think of as a darning needle. It's a very fine needle but a lot longer than an ordinary needle, so you get some grip on it, unlike the shorter sewing needles. I did curtain making for a period professionally. I once had to shorten some Sanderson's curtains for a client. The way I was taught was to shorten curtains from the top not the hem. So you cut the top off and then sew on new curtain tape by machine. Doesn't work if it's a hand header of course, unless you are able to do hand headings.Thanks for the advice - I was using a thimble and think I might have needed a mallet if I had used a darning needle...Sanderson's fabric lasts for ever but boy is it tough.
Awww happy birthday! My eldest is 21 on Sunday 🙂It's our youngest's 21st tomorrow so I need to pop into town later and get a helium balloon and some birthday banners.
@Gwynn I think you may need to put as many letters as will give you an exclusive name. I just put @G and nothing happened but I put @Gw and a list appeared.Oh hmm odd. I tried the @ followed immediately by the first letter of a forum member and it did nothing. No options. Nothing. It may be my tablet has a wrong setting or my site settings hsve a wrong setting.
Thanks for all your suggestions though
Welcome Foundation is definitely on the list! It was actually near my hostel but never got around to visit it. I did go to Borough market, and bought nice cheese 🙂Add the Wellcome Foundation to your list. It’s free and it’s really a huge collection of curiosities. Fascinating and gruesome.
Oh and the Old Operating Theatre down by London Bridge and Guys Hospital is also worthy of a visit. It’s only over the road from Borough Market with all the fantastic food stalls as well!
Thanks for the explanation will bear it in mind. Problem was getting needle point to emerge at all! And I wasn't shortening but adding a dark plain border to the base to lengthen them. Next lot are a thick, soft chenille so should be a tad easier - also as new fabric rather than an altering job should be less of a pain - I'll change the foot on the old SInger and see how it feels about hemming that fabric. I have modern double glazing and blinds but want to add an extra layer of insulation given the coming oil prices. I already have huge amount of loft insulation and 4" of Celotex + 12 air gap to every external wall but every little helps (well, according to Tesco, altho' deeds speak louder than words so I go to Aldi!).Sorry, should have explained... a size 16 darner is nothing like what we think of as a darning needle. It's a very fine needle but a lot longer than an ordinary needle, so you get some grip on it, unlike the shorter sewing needles. I did curtain making for a period professionally. I once had to shorten some Sanderson's curtains for a client. The way I was taught was to shorten curtains from the top not the hem. So you cut the top off and then sew on new curtain tape by machine. Doesn't work if it's a hand header of course, unless you are able to do hand headings.
Glad you got the laptop all up n running @khskel 🙂 I try way too hard to get old tech working with newer tech. Should see the stuff I have "just in case" from like 15 years ago. Sometimes it pays off 😉
I see where you are coming from... I detest the fact that radiators are always beneath windows, making full length curtains a bit of a no no. Hope the new curtains help.I have modern double glazing and blinds but want to add an extra layer of insulation given the coming oil prices. I already have huge amount of loft insulation and 4" of Celotex + 12 air gap to every external wall but every little helps (well, according to Tesco, altho' deeds speak louder than words so I go to Aldi!).
Satan, having got behind me, pushed. Made and ate pizza. BG 19.3 2 hours later. Mr Pancreas seemingly sending a firm message. Oh well, back to the carnivore cage.
Not brave - stupid. Just couldn't face another leafy green + meat. Cannot even claim that it was a test to see if capacity to absorb carbs had increased. Doubtless it will take a week to get back to normal. Ho hum...That's brave! I daren't touch anything like for fear of ruining my (Currently) 'normal' BG levels! I have thought about trying a portion or rice, but apart from a few small potatoes I've avoided everything carby.
Sometimes you just have to push the boundaries a bit. I did yesterday and paid for it. I felt absolutely rotten this morning when I woke up high and I slept really badly. For me it wasn't worth it and it has been a relief to get back on track with low carb today and I appreciate how much better it makes me feel.Not brave - stupid. Just couldn't face another leafy green + meat. Cannot even claim that it was a test to see if capacity to absorb carbs had increased. Doubtless it will take a week to get back to normal. Ho hum...